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Chemical formula	C9H16O4
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Chemical infobox

Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. It is a natural substance that is produced by Malassezia furfur (also known as Pityrosporum ovale), a yeast that lives on normal skin. It is effective against a number of skin conditions, such as mild to moderate acne, when applied topically in a cream formulation of 20%. Azelaic acid may be useful as a hair growth stimulant.

Properties

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Azelaic acid is:

• Antibacterial: it reduces the growth of bacteria in the follicle (Proprionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis);
• Keratolytic & comedolytic: it returns to normal, the disordered growth of the skin cells, lining the follicle; and
• Scavenger of free radicals: it reduces inflammation.
• Reduces pigmentation: it is particularly useful for darker-skinned patients, who have melasma, or whose acne spots leave persistent brown marks; (Per the product insert: "There have been reports of hypopigmentation after use of azelaic acid. Since azelaic acid has not been well studied in patients with dark complexions, these patients should be monitored for early signs of hypopigmentation.")
• Non-toxic, and is well tolerated by most patients.

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clearpores (CLEARPORES® VS ACNE) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:59:04 -0000
Azelaic acid is a prescription cream or gel for mild to moderate acne.
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